Thursday, October 29, 2026

Salem Tribune.

Last Saturday Market, Halloween fun & school showdown

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Local Headlines

Halloween Weekend Brings Last Saturday Market, Spooky Chess & Horror Films

Halloween Weekend Brings Last Saturday Market, Spooky Chess & Horror Films

Grab your costume and head downtown! Salem's final Saturday Market of the season coincides with Halloween festivities including a horror movie marathon and chess tournament with a ghoulish twist. It's your last chance to shop local before the market closes for winter.

Local Headlines

Salem-Keizer Families Rally Against Proposed School Closures

Parents and students turned out in force to protest the district's plan to shutter several schools. The demonstrations highlight growing community opposition to closures that would reshape neighborhood education across Salem-Keizer.

Local Headlines

Affordable Housing Waitlist Opens at Voyagers Village

If you've been searching for affordable housing, mark your calendar. The waitlist for apartments at Voyagers Village is now open, offering Salem residents a new opportunity to secure reasonably priced housing in our growing city.

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Free Spay & Neuter Event Coming to Salem

Oregon Humane Society is hosting a special spay and neuter clinic in Salem and Portland. It's a great chance for pet owners to access affordable veterinary care for their furry family members.

Around Town

Around Town: Fall Finale & Furry Friends

Salem's Saturday Market takes its final bow this weekend, perfectly timed with Halloween shenanigans around town. While you're out and about, remember that Oregon Humane has adoptable pets waiting for forever homes—they're featured weekly in local coverage. And if you've been putting off that pet procedure, their upcoming spay/neuter event makes it easier than ever to care for your four-legged neighbors.

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